Foreign Affairs Trouble the

Nation

Turmoil in Europe French Revolution (1789-1799) erupts in

France Inspired by the Amer. Revol., French

people revolt against King Louis XVI and his monarchy; demand democracy

USA dilemma: New France gov't declares war on G.B. and other monarchies

Dem.-Rep.: Jefferson and Madison believed USA should support France gov't due to Treaty of 1778

Federalist: Hamilton side with British

Marie Antoinette and King

Louis XVI were executed by

the Jacobin Party

Checking for Understanding

Questions What stake does the USA have pertaining to

the French Revolution? Why may some Americans want the French

Revolution to succeed? Want it to fail?

French Revolutionary Wars

Turmoil in France (cont...)

In 1793, Washington declares neutrality (not take sides)

Jefferson and Hamilton agree Edmond Genet, a French diplomat sent to

win American support, began recruiting Americans to fight G.B.

Genet stays in USA as citizen Federalists call Jefferson a radical for

supporting France; Jefferson resigns

Edmond Genet

Checking for Understanding

Questions Why do you think Washington decides to

stay neutral? Whats does this tell you about Washington and his views towards foreign

policy?

Treaty of San Lorenzo

Thomas Pinckney negotiates treaty with Spain over trade territorial issues

In 1795, Spain and USA come to terms with the Treaty of San Lorenzo

Spain gives up claim to Western USA Florida-USA boundary set at 31st Parallel MI River open to USA trade/traffic

New Orleans is now open port for USA

Checking for Understanding

Questions What were the stipulations to the Treaty of

San Lorenzo? How does the treaty impact the USA?

Battle of Fallen Timber

Native Americans rejects Treaty of Paris of 1783 and demand changes

Little Turtle, Miami Tribe chief defeat USA army in 1790

USA sends Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne to defeat Miami Confederacy at Fallen Timbers in 1794

Miami Tribe signs Treaty of Greenville Gives USA control of Ohio Valley

General “Mad” Anthony Wayne

Chief Little Turtle

Checking for Understanding

Questions What caused the Little Turtle and his Miami

tribe to act against the USA? How does the Treaty of Greenville impact

the USA?

What does this picture show you about Jay's Treaty?

Jay's Treaty

British are still in ports in the Northwest Prevents trade and Westward expansion

USA wanted to keep good relations to trade in the West Indies; British also kept seizing USA ships and impressing USA seamen

D-R (pro-French) wanted either military or econ action

Federalists (pro-British) wanted peaceful resolution

Jay's Treaty (Cont...)

Washington sends John Jay, Chief Justice to mediate without Congress' consent

Many saw this as a violation of the Constitution, Executive and Judicial working together against the Legislative

Americans angry, feeling USA gave up too much power

Treaty ends up helping USA; Native Americans have no help, trade made easier, USA now able to expand west

See advantages and affects handout now

Political CartoonIn partners, I want you to create two political cartoons responding to Jay’s

Treaty. One student will be responsible for creating a cartoon from the view of a

Democratic-Republican and the other student will be responsible for creating a

cartoon from the perspective of a Federalists. Use your notes and handouts

to help you create your cartoon.

John Jay

Checking for Understanding

Questions What did the Jay Treaty do for Americans? Why do you think the British refused to

leave in the first place?

George Washington's Farewell

Address, September 26th, 1796 Main Points:

Do not get involved with other countries issues

Fix issues at home first Do not let Political parties create disunity

Washington dies on December 14th, 1799

Checking for Understanding

Questions What do you think of Washington's main

points in his Farewell Address? Explain.

John Adam's Presidency

In 1796, John Adams is elect President and Thomas Jefferson is elected as Vice President

Result of sectionalism, placing regions interest above the nation

Checking for Understanding

Questions What impact did sectionalism have on the

election of 1796? Explain.

Adam's Tries to Avoid War

French see Jay's Treaty as a violation of their alliance, begins seizing USA ships

XYZ Affair: French officials demand bribe to see foreign minister, Talleyrand

Congress creates Navy and undeclared naval war begins between USA and France for 2 years (Quasi War)

Washington called to lead Army

Checking for Understanding

Questions How did the XYZ Affair impact foreign policy

in the USA?

Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798

Federalists fear French plot to overthrow USA gov't, suspicious of French immigrants

Many French immigrants are Dem-Rep. Federalists critical of Adam's hesitation

Fed. Create Alien-Sedition Acts of 1798 Alien Act: requirement for citizenship

raised, immigrants be deported or fined Sedition Act: Fined or jailed for

hindering/lying about USA gov't

Alien and Sedition Acts (cont...)

Jefferson and Madison see acts as misuse of power

VA and KY oppose (Kentucky Resolution), stating violation of 1st Amendment

Nullification: states have the right to void laws deemed unconstitutional

Alien and Sedition Acts (cont...)

Jefferson and Madison see acts as misuse of power

VA and KY oppose (Kentucky Resolution), stating violation of 1st Amendment

Nullification: states have the right to void laws deemed unconstitutional

Checking for Understanding

Questions In your own words, explain the Alien and

Sedition Acts Do you believe the Alien and Sedition Acts

of 1798 were fair? Why? Is nullification an appropriate right for states

to have? Why or why not?

Classwork Assignment

Which event during the 1790's had the most significance to foreign USA policy.

Explain your answer in detail